XWuZHeAR

The Dub is on Hulu... (I only watch because my friends say my voice matches Klein’s)

X's first hit surprised the goblin as an uppercut connected with the lower jaw sent the goblin up to X's eye level making the gross little creature flinch with pain and spit out a spew of red polygons. Before the goblin even began to fall back down to the ground X connected an insanely fast jab on the other side of the goblins head slamming him back into the ground making him bounce back up to receive an absolute vicious right hook to a vital sending the goblin sliding across the rocky coarse cave floor.

That must be a new skill *spits* either that or goblins sure can bounce... RRuff ruff...

The goblin eventually got up and seemed surprised to see X simply standing there waiting for him to attack instead of curb stomping every last pixallated polygon out of him. Its almost as if some kind of mechanic in a role playing game is preventing from doing so when you consider the super restrained look on his face.

ID: 86387 MOB: 4 - 3 = 1 miss!

Goblin:hp 120/210 

X:hp 400/400 energy: 30/40

Just before leaving the quarry X notices something shiny in the distance; then without hesitation X charges over to the object with maruchan in tow. The shiny object then begins to move at a decent speed seemingly as if it spotted X and decided to run away. X would not simply surrender so easily and instead decided to turn and slide to get a better angle to cut off the object on its current path. While running X noticed the shiny object seemingly stopped and now stood still which prompted X to then stop running and stand still. The object then could be seen moving side to side but remaining in the same location. Annoyed now X decided to charge the thing once more, shortly after a red crystal began to appear, then a small body, next the shiny object turned into a dagger and the body a goblin... X tightened a fist with out slowing down.

ID: 86360 BD: 8 hit!

Acupuncture - (3x3) x 10 = 90 damage

Goblin:hp 120/210 

X:hp 400/400 energy: 30/40

Maruchan came running back to X almost immediately with out a mat which could mean maybe he just didn't look at all, but could you really blame him? This amazing vast cave to explore and here we are looking for materials to record art onto. Sure when you put it like that it all seems poetic in a sense but the main point is even while trapped in a never ending nightmare where else could someone have this kind of adventure? Maybe Maruchan was just excited to have found one he lost track of what was going on around him although the stark reality of him just being code in a virtual world does sort of shoot down that theory. In the mean time X continued on to look for more paths and possibly another rail to ride after pausing for a few moments to look at the amazing glowing crystals resemble stars on the cave ceiling.

Come on boy, we got some more exploring to do... Ruff rrruff.. *Sharp whistle*...

ID: 86359 LD: 10 + 1 = 11 no mat found!

Maruchan catches the dangling material in his mouth then is caught by X in the moving mine cart immediately after, a performance the likes of Aincrad have never seen before. The cart then slowed and came to a stop on the edge of a quarry gently lit by seemingly infinite glowing crystals. After hoping out of the cart the now exuberant couple runs over to the best lit area to take a look at the T3 recording crystal.

ohhh its red... didn't expect that!...Rruff ruff... Lets wait till we get home besides there's still an endless amount left to be found... 

X was right in this case obviously these crystals were just cleared to be discovered by the front liners; floor 21 the new front lines quickly rushed by crafters of all professions; so normally one would assume this to be a rare commodity however, being a performer has its perks aside from the occasional groupie. They were a scarce group whose crafts aren't particularly sought out but that leaves a huge buffer for material shortages.

*Sharp whistle*...

ID: 86356 LD: 1 + 1 = 2 no mat found!

Throwing more and more rocks the duo continue their long search for the precious crystals that lie within this maze of cave networks, it wasn't long before metal clanging sounds were heard in the distance. Surprised the boy and his dog stroll over to the source of the sound to find a mine-cart track that leads into a dark narrow passage with no cart in sight. Looking at each other for a moment X and Maruchan begin to walk along the tracks deep into this presumed abandoned mine. Soon the path becomes lit by a trail of torches and a mine cart is actually found. Before X could even take another step Maruchan speeds off and hops onto the front ledge of the cart.

Looks like a free ride haha... Rrruff ruff...

After the pushing the cart to gain some momentum X hops in the cart himself and the pair begin to hold on tight as the decline increases dramatically. What happened next was almost too surprising to believe; a recording crystal dangled from the ceiling so without hesitation X lifted up and tossed maruchan to catch the all important crafting material.

*Sharp whistle*...

ID: 86354 LD: 15+1=16 Mat found!

+1 T3 mat

X and Maruchan continued to explore the insanely endless cave for a better spot because clearly this spot wasn't working and X had better things to do like use the damn mats he set out to find. Along the way X continued to toss rocks across a wide open underground lake which a waterfall could be seen across on the other side. X's STR and SPD parameters are unusually high for someone of his level, must be the out come of being the possible only martial arts main in the entire game. X could probably wield some of the games best war hammers and use them with the speed of a rapier user however with out the skills required his damage output would not be anything exciting, but still could you imagine? Him just whippin' that thing around. Anyways X is currently using this stat anomaly to toss rocks at some crystals knocking most of them down from the cave ceiling.

*sharp whistle*...

ID: 86334 LD: 9+1=10 no mat found! 

Maruchan returns from the site of fallen crystals dirty and with out a single recording crystal.

Maruchan again returned with no mat in sight which is strange considering he had a higher rate of finding these crystals on floor one in the fields than in this vast cave full of glowing crystals. X in returned began to whistle a little song. The song drug on and filled the whole cave with amazing echoes of pleasant tones.  The performer profession no doubt assisted him in hitting every note with near surgical precision. It was at this point X realized something huge about the performer profession. 

I might just drop the guitar all together and whistle my songs from now on... what do you think buddy? Rrruff rufff... Yeah no there's no way that would work, if it does I'm spending the rest of our col on food for you... Rrruff rrruuufff!!... Yeah yeah I bet you would want that to happen... *sharp whistle* 

ID: 86333 LD: 2+1=3 no mat found

Obviously lying with his previous statement X praised his pup for simply obeying his command by remembering what kind of whistle meant what. Then again Maruchan really only did this one thing as a real live treasure hunter. X then hoisted Maruchan up to look around at all the vast glowing rocks in the vicinity, of which some may be harboring recording crystals the vary material X uses to record songs however this floor offered tier 3 mats which are really only useful in healing songs but never the less were important in there own right. Another super unreasonable mechanic in this game was the tier system, it acts as a multiplier for certain enhancements but not others, and to balance it all out new floors are supposedly; after unlocked grant new enhancements but it only seems to unlock enhancements for the already over powered professions like blacksmiths or tailors.

*sharp whistle*...

ID: 86332 LD: 4+1=5 no mat found.

X and Maruchan were having about as much fun a boy and his pup could have, in a dark muggy really really gloomy cave at least. Like seriously this whole floor is one huge cave? That's ridiculous like you can visible see from outside the floors there is clearly some space between every single floor at these lower levels. Like if the majority of the floors settlements and such were underground and the above ground was mountainous so players could explore the bare surface that would be understandable but, no its literally all cave with a few glowing rocks here and there. What was i talking about? Oh right right X and his pup...

*sharp whistle*... 

Just like that Maruchan the wolf pup instantly understood his masters heart desires and ran off in search of materials...

ID: 86317 LD: 3+1=4 no mat found.

Good boy Maruchan, You did good!

Name: Redbone Debuff song

Your Profession: Performer

Your Rank: 3

ID: 86313

Roll: 12

Item Type: debuff song
Tier: 1

Quality: perfect

Enhancements: Lullaby (EVA - 3 for 4 turns)

Description: X's cover of Redbone by Childish Gambino

Post Link: Link

Name: LES Healing song

Your Profession: Performer

Your Rank: 3

ID: 86314

Roll: 10

Item Type: Healing song
Tier: 1

Quality: uncommon

Enhancements:  Heals 40 hp

Description: X's cover of LES by Childish Gambino

Post Link: Link

X lazily strummed his guitar to the tune of whatever song he was thinking of from before the game happened, unlike most performers in the game X has zero musical background (aside from rapping at parties under the influence) however with the game assisted playing mechanics X is able to just think of songs and what kind of tempo or beat the song had, the game simply does the rest. As for singing to X its much like singing along to the car radio only what he hears come out of his mouth isn't what others hear and what the game records. The first crystal allowed a recording to be played back but no enchantments were put on it. Better than the next crystal which exploded mid recording ...damn... However the next crystal was a perfect craft holding an amazing debuff, a lullaby that would practically stun an enemy leaving them open for a good sword art. The following crystal held a healing song not a great one but 40 hp could go a long way for lower leveled players. Then a crystal nearly exploded but the song was instead allowed to be erased. X's luck then quickly ran out as another recording crystal exploded. 4 out of 5 ain't bad...

7-good item

3-mat loss

12

Name: Redbone Debuff song

Your Profession: Performer

Your Rank: 3

ID: 86313

Roll: 12

Item Type: debuff song
Tier: 1

Quality: perfect

Enhancements: Lullaby (EVA - 3 for 4 turns)

Description: X's cover of Redbone by Childish Gambino

Post Link: Link

10

Name: LES Healing song

Your Profession: Performer

Your Rank: 3

ID: 86314

Roll: 10

Item Type: Healing song
Tier: 1

Quality: uncommon

Enhancements:  Heals 40 hp

Description: X's cover of LES by Childish Gambino

Post Link: Link

4 mat retained! LD: 16 ID: 86315

2 mat loss

EXP total w/ ambition: 22 EXP

X came storming into the forge of a player visibly furious with his familiar in tow also equally as furious as his master. X then found an order form and began filling out the necessary fields not looking up and muttering obscenities to himself angrily but not loud enough to make out or even hear.

Mrfkr...gddmn snbtch.... Macradon i dont know if you remember me but i have a score to settle and i need some stuff...

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Name: Pick of destiny
Your Profession: Blacksmith
Your Rank: 9
ID: [Leave Blank]
Roll: [Leave Blank]
Item Type: Tool
Tier: 1
Quality: Perfect
Enhancements: + 1 CD
Description: Awesome steel pick totally not meant to blow all competition out of the water by offering insane deals any sane performer would put in his shop... I'M NOT CRAZY!!!!!
Post Link: [Leave Blank]

@Macradon

X read a certain note on the player request bored with curiosity, It had been a long time since he had been in the S1 guild most of its old members are mysteries to X however aside from all the attempted murder X somehow enjoyed helping lower leveled players so he decided with some encouragement from his familiar to write this player a message.

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Saw the note, my names X I used to co lead a guild that helped lower leveled players rank up. If your looking to start a guild to rank up Ive been thinking about re establishing my old guild and wanted to know if you were interested. 

Name: XO TOUR Llif3 attraction song

Your Profession: Performer

Your Rank: 2

ID: 86252

Roll: 12

Item Type: Attraction song
Tier: 1

Quality: perfect

Enhancements: Familiar call

Description: X's cover of XO TOUR Llif3 by Lil Uzi Vert

X again began to start up his comeback of the century with an attempt at his old favorite pastime, making covers of old songs people would remember from before the game. Maruchan the pup slept comfortably in his bed dreaming of running looking hilarious in his spontaneous convulsions and biting at the air. 

Ha... goddamn we are all gonna have such bad PTSD when we get out of here... I think im gonna get a dog just like you but i could never name him Maruchan, might even get one of these (picking up his guitar) Alright, back to it...

2 12 7 8

2- crystal exploded

12 -  Name: XO TOUR Llif3 attraction song

Your Profession: Performer

Your Rank: 2

ID: 86252

Roll: 12

Item Type: Attraction song
Tier: 1

Quality: perfect

Enhancements: Familiar call

Description: X's cover of XO TOUR Llif3 by Lil Uzi Vert

7 - good item

8 - good item

-4 mats

17 exp total w/ ambition bonus

X and his familiar maruchan just left the safezone walking along the stream before spotting what looked like a restaurant from far away since X needed something from a master chef he decided this be a fun little bit. walking into the fine dinning establishment X immediately began looking for the owner to place an order doing so while calling out.

Hello!? is anyone he- (oh hey nice fountain) ... oh i guess il just fill out an order form and leave it on the table... 

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Item Name: doesn't matter
Profession: Cook
Rank: 2
Item type: doesn't matter
Tier: 1
Quality: perfect
Enhancements: crafting attempt
Description: please lord let me be able to down this with out losing hp from dry heaving like last time

X walked down the street of the town of beginnings as usual with his familiar Maruchan leading the way towards some great adventure or maybe some minor scuttle. Maruchan eventually stopped and barked at a billboard with notes stuck to it. X simply shrugged and ripped off the first one he saw at eye level. the notes pin was stuck in deep so the paper tore as he took it out but not before a screen of text appeared on his hud. 

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<<Seeking Assistance>>

Hi! I'm looking for someone to accompany me through the <<The First Few Lessons Are Free>> quest, as well as any others that happen to pop up! I'm new, so I don't really have any rewards to offer, but I'm happy to be friends with someone! I guess I can help you with farming or grinding or something at some point, if you need it. For reference, I'm level 1 still. 

Alice Irving

Hmmm... well maybe that guild rubbed off on me more than I thought... RRRufff rrruufff... fine i'l send her a message but I still cant help her with the quest... 

X flicked opened his hud and began typing out a message to the girl from the note...

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Re: <<Seeking Assistance>>

Hey, Read your note sorry to say i'm too high a level to help you in the quest but I did use to Co-lead a guild that was made to help level players; especially level one players like you. I'm pretty used to showing players good quest lines and efficient ways to grind levels so message me back if you want to get started. You can call me X btw I know my character name isn't exactly fitting for a game we've basically been living in.

XWuZHeAR

A certain sound, an unmistakably familiar sound, a sound no one could ever possibly forget, this sound may very well be a phantom crying out in pain if it wasn't actually real. The complex cords played on this virtual guitar by game assisted skillful fingers could possibly cure amnesia in some and trigger a PTSD attack in others. The fingers dance around on strings with more grace than a grandmaster rapier user in combat. Then all questioning is ended... a voice lost so long in the memory of so many is reunited with its sound.

So tell me.... doessssss anyyyyyyone remember me..... doesssss anyyyyyone control me.... hasssss anyyyyone hoooo oooohhh ooooooohhh oooohh.... Its great to finally play again I thought I was gonna end up going insane...

As the musician played and sang a row of recording crystals were set up activated.

3 6 6 9

3 - recording crystal exploded - 1 exp

6 - recording crystal exploded - 1 exp

6 - recording crystal exploded - 1 exp

9 - good item - 2 exp 

+ ambition (+1 exp a craft = 4 exp total)

= 9 exp

Hey everyone i'm a returning player coming back after what i think might be a whole year. Anyways i just got all my stuff worked out and up to date so I am ready to RP with anybody that wants to. So if you remember me or even if you don't and just want to RP let me know and I'l set up a thread or quest. Also since i noticed no one else was crazy enough to pick up my profession here's a link to my shop i'm a level 2 performer and only need 20 more exp to level up and get access to all craft-able items which i will earn either tonight or tomorrow. Other than that i'm glad to be back on the site.

I always imagined my characters fighting style at one that makes fun of the game. using very exaggerating sword skills with martial arts that allows acrobatic performances no sane person would ever do in a fight. other than that i seemed to write a lot of boxer characteristics rather than actual martial arts techniques. 

ID: 62821 BD:10!

Maruchan began barking hysterically at the sight of Oikawa as if saying "found him! found him!" however his find was not acknowledged before Shinnzoku found him first. X already trained his eyes on the location of the blonde sneaking around like a snake in the grass. The pup then of course realized he was wasting precious tail chasing time and decided it would be in his best interest to continue the great chase, and so he did.

Hey blondey! Hold still!...

X then began running and running, not long breaking into his top speed sprint letting the martial arts skill glow fully red around his right leg. Just as he reached the boar a full power kick sent it flying right for Oikawa's position while the hog squealed so loud it filled up the whole forest. After its very brief flight the boar exploded into millions of blue polygons against a tree just slightly above Oikawa's head.

Damn... I missed...

Boar: -3/4 *dead boi

X: 16/17 energy 68/68 health.

why cant you and your familiar interact in every single thread your in? its not hard for most Tamers to do so. But there shouldn't have to be a thread that's just you and your familiar together as a way to level it. Instead bond should come gradually like with every thread you do where you actually use your familiars ability as a way of actually "training" it, That way its not forcing a bunch of boring SP's with you taking your dog for a walk and them having three lines of "wow I really enjoy walks" every post since three lines is like the minimum for posting by itself anyways.

Then to make it feel more like its about how the familiar feels and you cant exactly control how it feels, after every thread you do use your familiars ability the person in charge of the thread simply rolls the CD die and if its 1-2 its one bond point, 3-4 is two bond points, etc. Making the maximum 5 per thread if you're actually really lucky or you could still by chance end up getting one per thread if you're extremely unlucky.

And when level one hundred comes around and you get that equip slot. what is to be equipped? Am I allowed to give Maruchan a dagger to hold in his mouth so he can pull a D-dog move on some NPC's?

X became surprised when his music actually managed to calm down one of the guys fighting. All Maruchan did was continue to chase a bird around crossing back and forth in front of X. Suddenly three! yes Three! new-er... old players had now shown up. X sunk in his log as the red head glared at him but then instantly sat his hands in front of him when he caught sight of his old attempted murderer sporting that fall colored jewel above his head. Then along came calrex an old sort of friend? of X? There relationship never actually became fully broadcasted but eh he's ok I guess.

I uh.. I was jus.. uh.... You look nice Teayre aside from the same ketchup hair but still our color schemes are the same, and a certain blonde acting like he doesn't want to punch me after I crashed his little announcement party, Then theres calrex... I actually have not seen you in a while hows it been?... Anyone else thinking about how every time I try to practice in public people just show up, oh wait damn that makes me an awesome performer... People leaving?... I'm coming with!... I then happily slung my guitar over my shoulder letting it rest upside down on my back, before walking with an up beat attitude... Oooohhh sorry oikawa, just in case we end up going to a safe zone... *points to cursor* Green cards only amigo!

X was happy as he heard someone coming and opened his mouth to say hello but stopped when another person ran into her and began to apologize for being a walking incompetent idiot. X again began to form his lips ready to let insults fly like fire but again swallowed his noise when a third player came out of no where with a dagger and began threatening people. X responded by dropping his guitar and readying his fists making his two arms glow red but then released when the incident solved itself in a hury.

Ha ha ha. Ain't nothing a little music can't help... "Rockin Rockin and Rollin', down to the beach I'm strolling, but the seagulls, poking my head, not fun!, I said seagulls, hmm!, stop it now, Hmm ha hmm hmm hmm ha hmm hmm ha hmm hmm hmm ha!.."... There is no way in hell that just worked... You know..... I can find a different spot if you guys are in the middle of something.